ID card rollout begins

[David Biggins]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukcrypto-admin@chiark.greenend.org.uk [mailto:ukcrypto-
> admin@chiark.greenend.org.uk] On Behalf Of Roland Perry
> Sent: 25 September 2008 11:25
> To: ukcrypto@chiark.greenend.org.uk
> Subject: Re: ID card rollout begins
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> That's the Schengen argument, really. Make it harder to enter
> everywhere, but once you are inside have more freedom of movement.=20

Ah - perimeter security....   :-)

> As an ID-watcher, I'll be taking an interest in when employers and
> others start refusing to accept the "old" forms of 'visa', even if the
> ten years has not expired.

Agreed.

> I'm also wondering if this ID card also replaces the little-known
> "residence card" that non-EEA family members can apply for.
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> http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/applyingundereuropeanlaw/
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> or is this the 'marriage visa' to which the BBC are referring (and not
> the stamp in that person's passport after all).

I think you may be right.

Dave.